Our friends at Broad Arrow Auctions proudly welcomes the collector car community to the grounds of Villa Erba on the breathtaking shores of Lake Como—and amidst the prestige of the renowned Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este—for a live preview launching the auction weekend.
Presenting over 70 of the highest quality collector cars, the sale promises to deliver a truly premium auction experience across two days of spirited bidding.
Whether joining Broad Arrow in person or participating from across the globe, you may register to bid in person, online (link below), by phone, or absentee. Contact Client Services at [email protected] for personalized assistance, please mention The Silo when contacting.
Auction Saturday, 16 May 18:00 (CET) Sunday, 17 May 10:30 (CET) Preview Friday, 15 May 10:00 – 18:00 (CET) Saturday, 16 May 10:00 – 18:00 (CET) Sunday, 17 May 9:30 – 10:30 (CET) Location Villa Erba Largo Luchino Visconti, 4 22012 Cernobbio Italy
Broad Arrow Lights Up the Collector Car Market An Exciting Preview Event at the Iconic Roland-Garros Stadium Roland-Garros Stadium, among the most storied venues in sport, sets the stage for a live preview of iconic collector cars to be offered in the upcoming Global Icons: Europe Online auction 27 – 30 January.
The Headliner
Headlining the event is one of Formula One’s pivotal machines: the 1992 Benetton B192 that Michael Schumacher drove to his first Grand Prix victory at Spa-Francorchamps in 1992.
Presented alongside cars going under the online hammer, a pre-war Bugatti Type 18 known as ‘Black Bess’ will appear courtesy of the Netherlands’ Luwman Museum, a car once owned by French aviation pioneer Roland Garros himself. Guests will also find activations from select global brands and a curated program of experiences throughout the venue.
1913 Bugatti Type 18 ‘Black Bess’ On Display Courtesy of “Louwman Museum”
Our friends at Broad Arrow are pleased to announce that all lots are now live and open for bidding in the Global Icons series of online auctions.
With over 80 collector cars offered across Global Icons: Europe Online and Global Icons: UK Online, plus 100 lots of authentic memorabilia in Global Icons: Memorabilia Online , there’s something for every collector. Register to view and/or bid now. Automotive lots close on 30 January, with memorabilia following on 1 February.
Meet Broad Arrow Car Specialist – Yves Boitel
Getting behind the wheel of a Jaguar D-Type is an unforgettable experience, one Yves Boitel describes as a raw, mechanical connection between driver, machine, and road. Every input passes through an engineering masterpiece designed to endure the grueling conditions of a twenty-four-hour race.
Now bringing to market cars like the Jaguar D-Type XKD 551, sold at last year’s inaugural Zürich auction, and currently representing the Benetton B192-05 in which Michael Schumacher claimed his first Formula One victory, Yves’s journey into the collector car world began earlier than most, with his first words as a toddler being car brands.
He immersed himself in the hobby from there, developing an appreciation for the individual stories behind each car and what separates the significant examples from their contemporaries.
After completing his economics degree in Zürich, Yves joined Lamborghini at Sant’Agata Bolognese, then spent nearly eight years with one of Switzerland’s most respected classic car dealers—a foundation in the industry that continues to shape his work today.
Yves’s enthusiasm surfaces most clearly when discussing sports cars from the fifties and sixties, and rally cars from the seventies, an era he has studied extensively. On a more personal level, he has a particular affinity for Lancia and BMW. Two of the latter see regular exercise under his ownership, though his interests reach well beyond those marques to any car that introduced meaningful technology for its era or carries compelling provenance, especially when accompanied by thorough historical documentation.
Based in Switzerland and fluent in German, English, and Italian, Yves travels regularly to meet clients and attend international automotive events. He’ll be at Rétromobile and the live preview at Roland-Garros Stadium, where he welcomes the opportunity to connect.
Turn Your Garage into a Motorsports Hall of Fame
Showcase your passion for motorsports with artifacts from Global Icons: Memorabilia Online
Collecting motorsport memorabilia offers more than decoration. It provides a tangible link to the moments that defined the sport, moments where drivers demonstrated unrelenting courage, pushing technological marvels to their limits for a chance at lasting glory.
Broad Arrow will present a curated selection of authentic motorsport memorabilia at the upcoming Global Icons: Memorabilia Online online auction, featuring race-worn artifacts from hall of fame drivers like John Surtees and Ayrton Senna, alongside pieces from drivers who will inevitably be remembered among the greats.
Select lots will be available for live preview in Paris. We invite you to register to attend the live preview event at Roland-Garros Stadium and to view the lots on display on the Broad Arrow Rétromobile stand. Bidding begins to close on 1 February starting at 19:00 (CET).
Celebrating Record Attendance at InterClassics Maastricht
When 44,323 people show up to a classic car event, you know something special is happening. The 31st edition of InterClassics Maastricht just set a new attendance record, further cementing its place among Europe’s premier classic car events.
Beyond the expected displays of iconic classics and sought-after modern performance machines, the show offered something more: “Legends of the Rising Sun,” a centennial celebration of Japanese automotive innovation. The exhibit gathered landmarks from Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and others, including the 2000GT, Skyline GT-R R34, and 787B, into one curated space.
As a partner of InterClassics, Broad Arrow welcomed guests into our VIP lounge, offering a chance to step off the show floor, connect with our team, and absorb the event’s energy surrounded by exceptional automobiles.
Private Sales in Paris Exceptional Collector Cars Available for Immediate Acquisition Broad Arrow Private Sales is bringing an exciting lineup to Paris, with cars available for immediate acquisition, no waiting for the gavel to fall.
At Roland-Garros Stadium, alongside our curated preview for Global Icons: Europe Online, you’ll find an exceptionally original 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing Coupe, an ultra-rare 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Lightweight, and a virtually untouched 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4.
Across the city at the landmark Rétromobile event, 1,001 horsepower worth of conversation starter in the form of a recently listed 2008 Bugatti Veyron EB 16.4 Coupe will be among the collector cars on display on the Broad Arrow stand.
There’s nothing quite like the sleek side profile of a vehicle with a long hood, a fast roof, and a smooth decklid. But there is more to our shared love of cars, because, we should also consider the smooth, singular sideline of a minivan. While that isn’t an answer one would expect when asking about the most appealing vehicle silhouettes, a minivan is indeed one of the many candidates our friends at Hagerty received here in their latest installment of our According to You series.
So what other vehicles deserve a mention here? Have a look below and tell us what you think in the comments!
Porsche 928 GT
The original series 928 was clean and wonderfully well balanced and was striking from every angle but take a look at this silhouette and marvel that this design is almost fifty years old.
Shelby Daytona Coupe
1965 Shelby Daytona Coupe ReplicaMecum
@DUB6: Hard to beat an early 911 in my book, but really, I’m voting for the Shelby Daytona Coupe. It has some of the muscle of the Cobras built in, with the sloped down nose for aero, the long, sleek roofline, and then that striking rear spoiler and chopped-off tail.
It may not be the most beautiful, but to me, it’s the most striking silhouette out there.
Chevrolet Corvette
GM
@Bernard: The first few years of the C3 Corvette. I wasn’t around to see them new, but the C3 has always stood out in the school of cool, IMO, especially the silhouette. I think the crash bumpers and other stuff of the later years softened them up too much, but the silhouettes of the early ones could’ve been used as scalpels.
@Tony: I’d say any modern Corvette. They’re all designed in the wind tunnel these days so they’re all aero-efficient, but the later C4s with the rounded ends I think look great.
@Dave Massie: C3 Corvettes—especially the ’80–82 models.
@C: I agree. I am partial to my 1973 Corvette coupe. It’s a one-year-only design and looks great in silhouette.
@Paul: 1984–90 C4 Corvette. The concave rear bumper is just cool. On the other hand, the convex 1990 ZR-1 bumper and its use on the 1991–96 models are strong candidates. In my C4-centric world, the Corvettes nailed the Silhouette Sweepstakes.
Jaguar XKE
Mecum
@Ken_L: I am partial to my C3 Corvette, but I must say the Jaguar XKE coupe has been my favorite since I was very young.
@Howard: And its “top-down” sibling, the XKE droptop roadster … great road car.
@Doug: Hands down, Jaguar E -ype coupe (XKE)
@Jeff: Had a ’68 XKE roadster. I was about to cast my vote for it, but you astutely beat me to it!
@Lew: The first Jag E-Types with the worthless bumpers and glassed headlights.
Jaguar XK-120
Mecum
@Gayle: In ’56, my uncle bought a ’53 Jaguar XK-120 FHC and I have been enamored with that gorgeous profile ever since, especially with the disc wheels and the spats (skirts)!
1963 Riviera
Buick
@Snailish: ’63 Riviera … Not sure what got us there, but for decades after, so many vehicles owed it a debt. It would likely still be a cutting-edge design if evolved to today’s construction methods/rules. But it’s also amazing from several directions, not just the side.
Lamborghini Countach
Alpine Electronics, Inc.
@Shiven: Lamborghini Countach! It absolutely accentuates the ’70s and ’80s realm of excess!
Toyota Previa
Toyota
@ap41563: Toyota Previa! Turn the lights off and illuminate it from behind and the egg shape still looks fresh today, even at 30 years old.
Hyundai Genesis Coupe
Hyundai
@Colton: For the more modern, cheaper cars, I’d say the first generation of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The car itself was a mixed bag (I owned one for eight years), but the side profile, especially in low light, just highlighted how well that body was sculpted.
MG TF
Mecum
@T.J.: Without a doubt, my 1954 MG TF is a constant head turner with classic vehicle lines (running boards, smooth curvature in fenders, spoked wheel on the exterior of the gas tank, etc.). A timeless beauty.
@Espo70: Third-gen Firebird/Formula/Trans Am. One of the best designs to come out of GM. Still looks exotic today.
Aston Martin Project Vantage
Aston Martin
@George: I might be biased, but the Aston Martin Project Vantage Concept—which became the Vanquish—is the most cohesive and accomplished shape of all time.
1958 Chevrolet Impala
Mecum
@Don: How about the 1958 Chevy Impala 2-door hardtop? My wife’s uncle thought it looked like a water buffalo!
GMC Motorhome
Hemmings
@Chuck: For oversize vehicles, the 1973–78 GMC Motorhome. Ahead of its time when new, smooth and sleek (compared to other coaches), and has aged gracefully.
@Kent: Still a very sought-after vehicle after all these decades. Would love to have one!
Ferrari 250 GTO
Amalgam Models
@David: One of the most recognizable, and possibly the most desirable profiles of them all: The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO by Scaglietti.
Fiat 500
Stellantis
@Alex: 2012–19 FIAT 500: Totally unique and unmistakable. You would never confuse it for any other car from any other marker.
1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile
@John: Without question for me it is the 1966 (and only the 1966) Oldsmobile Toronado.
@Tom: So many Ferraris—the Dino, 250 GTO, 275 GTB, La Ferrari, etc., as well as the GT40, Miura, E-Type, and numerous British Roadsters of the ’50s and ’60s. But the granddaddy of all side silhouettes has to be the Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic.
2003–08 Mazda Mazda6
Mazda
@Mike: From a basic sedan point of view I’ve always loved the 2007 Mazda 6 profile with the spoiler.
1956–57 Continental Mark II
Continental/Ford
@Jeff: The 1956 Continental Mark II is still the most elegant and beautiful production American car.
1984–86 Pontiac Fiero
GM
@Jack: 1984–86 Pontiac Fiero notchback. Best-looking shape of the 1970s and ’80s wedge cars.
Flintstones Car
Mecum
@Greg: The log car that Barney Rubble drove on The Flintstones … feet and all!
